August 19, 2026: After a remarkable journey from Dubai to Ottawa, 1,560 Dictionary4Life books arrived safely in District 7040. Last night, Rotarians from across the District gathered to collect their books, while RCWO volunteers got to work preparing our own books for local Grade 3 students.
August 5, 2026: On Sunday, August 2, 2026, Rotary Club of West Ottawa members, family, friends and student volunteers returned to Aid Station #3 at IRONMAN Canada Ottawa. What began as a day of handing out water and fruit became a weekend of community partnerships, youth engagement, food rescue, new friendships and plenty of stories to tell.
July 25, 2026: Gather your workplace, club, team, family, or group of friends and start a new Thanksgiving tradition. With the Rotary Club of West Ottawa’s Growing Kindness Mum Exchange, everyone gives a thoughtful surprise, receives one in return, and helps support Rotary projects in our community.
July 03, 2026: Every July, Rotary turns its attention to one of the oldest and most personal measures of a community's wellbeing: the health of mothers and the health of children.
The Free Reading Program is our online English literacy platform designed to build strong reading, writing, speaking and comprehension skills.
With more than 260 units and over 3,600 fun, interactive activities in levels K to grade 6, the Free Reading Program (FRP) covers phonics, spelling, vocabulary, grammar, comprehension, and creative writing. Each person learns at their own pace, building skills through games, stories, and engaging exercises that are enjoyable and rewarding.
Great for those learning at home, those who want extra resources, those new to English or who have trouble learning, and to organizations who support literacy. By offering this accessible, professional solution, we help learners young and old gain confidence, open doors to opportunities, and spark a lifelong love of reading and writing.
Ask us for access!
It's completely free and private. There are no pop-ups or nags and your email address is never shared. Lots more info at www.bereading.org, or email freereadingprogram@rcwo.ca.
Attn. Rotary Clubs, Non-Profits, Private Sector - Get a Branded Campus
Get your own Free Reading Program (FRP) campus with your organization's name and logo on each activity!
Rotary Clubs: Apply here to get your branded FRP campus at no cost. Bring literacy learning to your community.
Non-profits, Private sector: Apply here to get a branded FRP campus with your organization name and logo on every activity. This not only gives your organization its own online professional literacy solution, it highlights the value of your organization to the community, and for non-profits, may lead to grant opportunities and donations.
With the Free Reading Program, we realize our commitment to basic education and literacy by making reading and writing free, fun, and available to all.
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